Some of 'The Cuphead Show' cartoon references I was able to spot

Just finished The Cuphead Show and I was really thrilled when I saw these cartoon references. I still haven't seen anyone talk about them yet so I made this compilation of some of the ones I spotted.
I know this is a pretty random video but I love Cuphead so much so just bear with me.

[@StarrChild.]

These references are wonderful because they’re not clear copies of the older animation. They are clear inspirations with their own movements and direction.

[@remini255]

1:05 never understood why people feel the need to whistle in creepy places it just attracts all the creepy stuff to you

[@Synthesyn342]

It’s a coping mechanism. Cup head kept saying to him “Ghosts aren’t real” so he tried to believe that and relieve some of the pressure.

[@izzy_izzy_izzybelle]

to fill the silence mainly

[@Da.Liar-Pig]

Fun fact oliver wallace did the whistling part when ichabod crane is whistling

[@user-gh8sg7oc9r]

The worst part is when you stop... and the whistling continues

[@darkdarling9712]

Fun Fact: Bimbo actually makes a cameo in the first episode and can be seen regaining his soul with everyone else.

[@shank9025]

He had a green shirt right?

[@darkdarling9712]

Yea

[@ellocojoncrazy3270]

bimbo?

[@darkdarling9712]

Yea Bimbo, the cartoon dog from the 1930s.

[@piggybelle6590]

I was so happy when I saw him❤️ legit blurred out: OMG IT’S BIMBO!!!❤️

[@theopenrift]

The pink elephants from Dumbo just unlocked a hidden memory. I remember how uncanny that segment was in the film when I was a kid, and coming back to it as an adult hits so different. It all makes sense. One of the animators did psychedelics and drew what he saw.

[@SomeGuyWithABlueMask]

Seriously any of these references just makes me feel old

[@PancakemonsterFO4]

Working while high, only at Disney...

[@HitTheFan16]

Why are people scared of pink colored elephants is this the new "bad" thing leftists are trying to cancel or some shit

[@SomeGuyWithABlueMask]

@@HitTheFan16 I believe you didn't see Dumbo as a kid?

[@HitTheFan16]

@@SomeGuyWithABlueMask I remember the elephant with the big stupid ears (dumbo) but I feel like pink colored elephants are no scarier than dumbo himself y'all scared of the color pink?

[@Seeks_stuff]

As a pink elephants enthusiast, I screamed when I saw that one scene with the ghosts marching

[@Paolo-ec2si]

I know right!? Get It at the first look!

[@CZPickle]

It’s also my favorite episode

[@ThomasTrain-lo2xh]

WHA? How can ANYONE be a PINK ELEPHANTS Enthusiast? They Scared Me Half to Death when I was Little. I Had a Small Night-Light Plugged into the Wall just down next to My Bed and it wasn't very Bright. I SWEAR I Saw what Looked like a Pink Elephant Peeking-Out from Behind My Dresser Mirror. It Creeped Me out so Much I put a Lamp on My Dresser which Lights Up My Bedroom enough that it's Bright but not too Bright. More of a Light Golden Fluorescent Glow Brighter than a Kerosene Lamp. I Still Sleep with My Dresser Lamp on just as a Force of Habit. Trust Me. when You're around 3 to 5 Years Old those Things can Scare You so much They'll Scare You until You're around 9 - 11 and Finally get over the Fear and can Finally Rest... (Also other than the Pink Elephants from Dumbo I Scared to Death of the Heffalumps and Woozles from Winnie the Pooh. Which is Ironic because My Little Wall Night-Light had Lumpy from Pooh's Heffalump Movie and also I had Never seen Lumpy in that Movie cause I Only Saw Him in Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie...)

[@STARTIXX]

SAMESAME

[@ThomasTrain-lo2xh]

@@STARTIXX OMG WELCOME TO THE SCARED TO DEATH OF PINK ELEPHANTS, HEFFALUMPS AND WOOZLES CLUB MY FRIEND!!!

[@Song7Lover]

I knew those scenes looked familiar. Either way, I really enjoyed the show, and I can't wait to watch the next season.

[@RayleeAnne]

Hey Ashley! Long time no see. Which episode's your favorite?

[@Song7Lover]

@@RayleeAnne Mostly the ones that go together. CarnEvil Roll the Dice Sweater Off Dead Sweater Luck Next Time

[@RayleeAnne]

Nice ones, my favorite is 'Ghosts Aint Real' mostly because it referenced my favorite cartoons and I like the blind spectre cameo

[@mmojdeenettfsavecanadathxt191]

@@RayleeAnne walrus is a Rotoscope Walrus

[@uget-uget]

@@RayleeAnne did see the scenes that familiar the comic that mugman break his handle

[@IndieHorror-kl9kz]

There is also an appearance of Bimbo himself in the first episode, appart from other characters during the show that are very similar to Felix the cat and Oswald the lucky rabbit

[@Popcultureguy3000]

When I saw Bimbo I was like “ *WAIT* there’s _NO WAY_ they were able to animate a cameo of him!” He looked just like Betty Boop’s pal, Bimbo the Dog!

[@lenolioskeleton8906]

I KNEW IT WAS HIM!!

[@RobotGooseStudios]

Plus there's a background character that looks a bit similar to lesser known character Flip the Frog

[@tajmakescartoons]

I saw Oswald

[@lenolioskeleton8906]

@@tajmakescartoons where?

[@ma.2089]

It’s kinda weird cuz I thought cuphead felt more similar to fleisher style of cartoons, so seeing this video predominantly Disney references surprises me. Nevertheless, really cool

[@ToxicNectarine]

Which is weird, considering Disney and Fleisher were sworn enemies.

[@choosinkien268]

Well cuphead is a mix of both cuz remember its main thng is referncing rubberhose animation so of course disney is going to appear i actlly want to share a cartoon tht may hav inspired alot of the game from disney called silly symphony hell' bell u can see how much the creators of cuphead got the inspiration

[@greenhowie]

Yeah they didn't want to go full Fleischer sadly. It's best to consider the show a completely separate thing from the game - I mean, even stuff like plot setup is different. I've learned it's best not to be annoyed because kids like it so its inspiring new artists.

[@darrelsam419]

The game had a combination of both Fleisher and Disney styles. Cuphead and Mugman are heavily based on Mickey and Oswald, while many of the enemies are based on Fleischer cartoons. So I guess that's why the cartoon has references from both styles too.

[@disgustof-riley8338]

Probably because the Disney references are easier to spot in this modern age where they're such a giant

[@wahoo8683]

Unlike Modern Cartoons these days, these guys truly did their homework on reliving the classics again!

[@anondude4684]

I think that's because cartoons nowadays just try to be adventure time, gravity falls, anime or family guy

[@TwilightLink77]

What’s wrong with the Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse on Disney+, and the Looney Tunes cartoons on HBOMax?

[@wahoo8683]

@@TwilightLink77 Nothin' wrong with those shows, I like'em, Its just most shows rather be "meed-based" or wannabe versions of Gravity Falls or Family Guy, etc.

[@jeremybottoms7619]

@@wahoo8683 most of the shows that try to be like gravity falls have done a good job with it like amphibia and owl house season 2

[@capitatecab6049]

@@BobbinRobbin777 what’s the problem with a cartoon wanting to do their own thing?

[@urionlimitbreaker8876]

Dang, the guys who made Cuphead really knows how to release the classics.

[@Naruto_from_the_Naruto_show]

Man, this Cuphead show looks intriguing, they should make a game out of it

[@ChicaTrump]

at this time Cuphead Show made on the game : ok. But I understood you, you meant, probably, a separate game based on the series, not the game.

[@corujito4007]

@@ChicaTrump he was joking

[@ChicaTrump]

@@corujito4007 this is understandable, I myself take any thing seriously

[@glimmerstantroop46321]

That would never happen........never.

[@onyxtheowl24]

Guys, this person came from a separate timeline where the Cuphead show came first and the game came second.

[@Curio1598]

Outstanding... The Cuphead Show truly gives high respect to these great past cartoons 😊

[@georgegray2373]

The Cuphead Show Should Reference Other Golden Age Cartoons Such As... - Tom and Jerry - Woody Woodpecker - The Fox and the Crow - Noveltoons - Popeye - Rocky and Bullwinkle - Tex Avery - Pink Panther - Superman ( 1940's ) - Hanna-Barbera ( But No Dexter, Johnny Bravo, Cow and Chicken, I Am Weasel or PPG. They Don't Count ) - Animaniacs - Roger Rabbit - Bonkers - Taz-Mania - Harveytoons - SpongeBob SquarePants - Tubby the Tuba ( 1975 film ) - Mickey Mouse Works - DuckTales ( original ) - ComiColor Cartoons - The Wacky World of Tex Avery - Little Lulu - Duck Dodgers ( 2003 ) - Goof Troop - The Shnookums & Meat Funny Cartoon Show - Terrytoons - Pingu - Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog - Crusader Rabbit - The Dick Tracy Show ( UPA ) - A Pup Named Scooby-Doo ( Wild Takes Only ) - Columbia Cartoons - George of the Jungle ( Jay Ward ) - Mr. Magoo - Batfink - Dr. Seuss on the Loose ( DePatie-Freleng ) - Andy Panda - Roland and Rattfink - Marsupilami ( Disney ) - Raw Toonage - The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries - Cats Don't Dance ( 1997 ) - Misterjaw - The Beary Family - Balto - The Adventures of Brer Rabbit ( 2006 ) - Darkwing Duck - Mutt and Jeff - Hoppity Hooper - Cool World - Various Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Cartoons - Molly Moo-Cow - Underdog - Klondike Kat - Runaway Brain ( 1990's Mickey Mouse Cartoon ) - Inspector Willoughby - Bambi And The Woody Woodpecker Show ( 1990's Cartoon for Fox Kids ). That Way, The Cuphead Show Will Have The Most-Amusing Cartoony Slapstick Ever !

[@fisheauchocolat9682]

1:30 this is actually terrifying

[@TheGreenMajin]

Yeah what the hell were they smoking

[@bunnybird9342]

Was I really the only one that never found this scene scary?

[@daviio]

snow white or the trees?

[@toonzach2870]

I hoped I wasn't the only one who caught the clear Sleepy Hollow homage.

[@paxtertheinvader6877]

Me too😁

[@brotherbearvalter]

Also when King Dice asks of Cupmans favorite song, the song is reference to "popeye the man on the flying trapeze". Look it up.

[@tiablue9106]

actually that song is from 1867 (then was popularized in the 1930s) but I wouldn't be surprised if the writers got the idea from the popeye cartoon w/ the song

[@tobexomega]

Cupman

[@andy-gamer]

Cupman

[@justinharvey7398]

Cupman and Mughead

[@azurerandomness]

When my mom saw my brother and I watching Cuphead she legitimately thought we were watching a really old cartoon lmao I had to tell her that it just came out a few days ago

[@Pinkninja0708]

Dang, it’s amazing how they’ve referenced the classic cartoons. Amazing!

[@janeljett9527]

Yep, because probably the art style fits well. Just like the other cartoons that have episodes of that style

[@Cure_Hana]

Though not exactly a scene, I noticed in “Baby Bottle” that Elder Kettle’s pet goldfish resembled Cleo from Pinocchio.

[@michellevasquez1480]

Yes!! I'm glad someone else noticed that!

[@redour-ml]

Pretty sure the gold fish had too many references

[@P3achJ3llyf1sh]

wow, they really managed to emulate that old style of animation in a modern way. it’s insane to me that they animated this show using a mix of puppet animation and hand-drawn frames

[@Shadow._.Foxi64]

It makes me happy to see all of the old cartoon references. Especially the ones specifically from Fleischer, as mentioned in a game theory who became overshadowed by Disney.

[@Shadow._.Foxi64]

I’m also fairly sure that they put bimbo as a background character in the first episode

[@karmynblue604]

I actually think there was also Felix Colgrave's Man Spaghetti reference. When the devil is angry he for a second transforms into similar mass of bodies and screaming skulls.

[@KatNips]

The show and game are love letters to old time animation, and as someone overly excited about this kind of stuff, they both make me very happy. Feels like something straight from Fleischer's studios and 30's Disney. And the grainy effect that's always on the screen is just- chefs kiss 👌👌

[@georgegray2373]

There's Also References To Tex Avery's MGM Cartoons !

[@persomiissleepy]

I was mildly disappointed they didn't think to put Night on Bald Mountain over the Devil painting the fence. But I love everything about this show.

[@DaeronPixelArt]

regarding Nigth on the bald mountain, you can see one of the ghost horse riders from Fantasia in the graveyard episode :D

[@huntercool2232]

Cuphead Show Animators: “So how many references do you want again?” Cuphead Show Director: “Yes!”

[@Goleon]

I love how I correctly guessed the skeletons and paint brushes references before you revealed them. Though tbt I think anyone would figure out the brushes one due to the music cue with it. The minute I heard that bit of score I knew exactly where it was from.

[@gwyngwyn_2416]

same

[@ChicaTrump]

skeletons are at least known because of memes. At least, I first learned about them because of memes 😅

[@rockhistoria2537]

@@ChicaTrump ♩SPOOKY SCARY SKELETONS♩

[@ChicaTrump]

@@rockhistoria2537 Yes yes yes yes yes yes

[@redour-ml]

I think these r two of the references i caught, but i caught more and some not even in the video

[@bclynch30]

The moment Cuphead and Mugman were in the haunted house, I immediately recognized the Bimbo reference. It’s so satisfying to see them doing their homework and it pays off so well. I wanted the skeletons to do spooky scary skeletons so bad. These types of cartoons are so special because of how creative and expressive they are. I love how it’s making a comeback with the Animaniacs new stuff, Looney Tunes, Cuphead, and how Steven Universe had the amazing Spinel. This animation style is just so dope and trippy (seriously watch some of it when drunk/high it’s awesome) and is sooo much better than CG. Sure, what Disney makes now is great with how realistic it is but at the same time, I don’t want realistic. I love the slapstick and craziness of cartoons. I’m 21 but I don’t care how old you have to be to enjoy cartoons

[@georgegray2373]

The Cuphead Show Needs Tex Avery Wild Takes and Looney Tunes Gags

[@thegrimcritic5494]

The homages to the Fleischer Animation style were absolutely beautiful to behold. So awesome to see love and respect given to some of the pioneering works of animation after so many years.

[@JsYTA]

When a Netflix series and an Indie Studio do a better job at representing Animation Legacy than the Mega Corporation that practically runs the industry

[@emeliacarling8929]

I think there's also a how the grinch stole Christmas (the original animated one) reference, during the first part of the devils song he slides across the ground just like how the grinch did

[@sticksterstickme986]

Yep definitely a reference to it

[@tabiikat]

I'm surprised more people don't see that King Dice is an homage to the great Cab Calloway.

[@maikerunezumi]

Especially when the Minnie the Moocher cartoon used his recording of the song and rotoscoped from his dancing.

[@AJ-vd1gz]

That scene from snow white made me panic even now wth maybe it's my dying organ but my heart aches every time :D

[@lilymonasmith4790]

My dad always likes to watch old cartoons, so I got most of the references. Tbh, it was relieving seeing references in a show that weren't some cringy pop culture reference... 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@IsThisUsernameAvailable]

When Mugman was in the forest waiting for Cuphead I was like: yeah this has to be a reference to Snow White. Glad I wasn't the only one to spot it!

[@richie404]

I really like that these guys went on to reference such classic cartoons! So Great.

[@maxkennedy7430]

2:28 Grim: Why its the Skeleton Dance! I haven’t done this in 300 Years!

[@romane5910]

There’s also a scene when the devil was slithering like a snake on the ground in the first episode. I’m pretty sure that’s a reference to the first grinch animated short film when the grinch did that exact same thing.

[@GoingPostalAtBlackMesa]

He slithered and slunk

[@ChicaTrump]

this is a reference to his phase in the game. But it is possible that that phase is actually inspired by the Grinch.

[@oxfopee]

It’s truly amazing that you were able to spot these little 1930s cartoon references!

[@PinknWhiteBat12]

3:33 My exact reaction to that dancing walrus lol

[@ghostgreen9771]

Facts it was just weird

[@ghostgreen9771]

And 3:34

[@LuckyUser63]

I love how the skeletons are just vibin' but cup and mug are still scared

[@MrStyro]

I’m just happy that this getting three more seasons

[@alexmartinez5859]

In the Devil’s intro song, I can’t be the only one who also noticed the reference to “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” from the classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas when the devil is “slithering” along the floors? I know it’s not the golden age of animation but it felt very much inspired by said scene.

[@gabrielaf6763]

Yeees! That was awesome 😄❤

[@yoonjaywon]

this is actually why i found TCS so appealing bc it gave me quite a nostalgic trip to my childhood of watching older cartoon shows in the tv 😭

[@joshuasebsebe1047]

And that female ghost you know the one with the British Accent she is voiced by Grey griffin and speaking of ghosts the ghost lady reminds me of one of the ghost council from the ghost and Molly mcgee

[@p01nt_blank67]

0:56 Mugman POG

[@blehthehicka2152]

As someone who right now is going to animation school, I just gotta say how much I adore all these references. And just how *important* these old animations were to animation history and progress. My teacher (when we had history class) showed us basically of these. So seeing cuphead reference them is like giving a big loveletter to all of animation overall. ❤❤

[@PlayersUnitedArt]

I immediately recognized the Snow White one and couldn’t stop laughing

[@TeamJameWare]

3:14 I don't know what's creepier: This seal character thing moving very smoothly and humanlike, or the faint skull in the background

[@redour-ml]

Its the skull

[@gracebowling4083]

I noticed almost all of these. I also wanted to point out the scene when they were going through all the doors. Now THAT was something to see.

[@kikiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

1:18 I mean, He did make the same face, or tried to 1:39 The way they just jump into each other's arms is just adorable

[@Rober12345]

2:30 I think we all noticed

[@redour-ml]

Who the fuck didnt

[@neontyler6663]

The fact that I noticed all of this from the show. I just love 1930’s

[@thatoneperson5213]

I was honestly was scared when the cuphead show came out. I didn't want it to be another failed show. I was far from disappointed

[@CatholicaVeritas777]

3:14 WHAT THE FπCK IS THAT THING

[@vicky22ro]

Big chungus

[@ghostgreen9771]

I don’t even know at this point

[@ghostgreen9771]

I lost sanity I had left

[@BRANCH655]

An ancestor of walrus that walks on legs

[@user-34678dsslo]

He does like a walrus

[@meztliconqueso6688]

3:45 tbh i know it's not exactly a classic but i thought of the 'Here Comes Treble' Animaniacs episode

[@psycopup6860]

The very beginning of the intro is actually a reference to The Old Man of the Mountain, now that's dedication!

[@Popcultureguy3000]

That makes sense! The whole entrance of King Dice is a loving homage to Cab Calloway’s rotoscoped performances for Fleischer’s earlier Betty Boop cartoons, and “The Old Man of the Mountain” was his best performance for them!

[@jaynothinelse]

1:29 the way she kept turning 💀

[@itsmeanonimo805]

I love the reference of the "pink elephants" I always liked that scene since my childhood. One that really struck me was Mickey Mouse with the ghosts coming out from under the door. I still have the disc of all those original shorts!

[@IanGael_MW]

2:17 parry

[@vicky22ro]

ALL

[@kokohashi]

3:00 I was seriously expecting that one scene in over the garden wall for this one

[@gustovoizo1230]

I loved the Snow White reference! There's also a reference to the Grinch during the Devil's song, he slithers across the floor like the Grinch in the original Christmas special!

[@georgegray2373]

Where's The Tex Avery Wild Takes and Looney Tunes Gags ?!

[@myboyjigglz4118]

There's a pretty obvious reference to darkwing duck in episode 10: dangerous mugman. He says "dangerous" just like darkwing.

[@erainmartinez8175]

I love that Fantasia reference 3:55

[@frostypinesanimation]

The best thing about Cuphead is that they clearly want to pay homage to the classics and beginnings of animation while still making their own thing. Absolutely wonderful.

[@squishyrogue69]

The only one I actually caught on my first viewing was the Skeleton Dance reference, because I've seen that short dozens of times lol. Although, and I might be reaching here, I really like to think the part moments before that where Cuphead and Mugman we're opening the doors the ghost were pulling up was a reference to The Beatles Yellow Submarine. Because the first one they opened showed a train coming at them before Cuphead slammed the door, and there was a part just like that in Yellow Submarine. Idk that was just what I immediately thought of when I saw it lol, and yellow submarine is one of my favorite movies

[@pjcc2419]

Cuphead the game itself reminds me of the betty cartoon and other good old black and white movies and stuff. And now it's animated im glad it still has the vibe to it

[@misaelramirez3178]

Damn! I was right about that Ichabod Crane reference :O I also want to add another one, during the Devil song in the first episode, there's a How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Chuck Jones) reference when the Devil slithers in pretty much the exact same way the Grinch did during his song.

[@siverfanweedo]

honestly the ammount of references in the grave hard episode just makes me love it so much

[@mullisaukko423]

The scene where they ran into the haunted house and the skeletons appeared from inside the stairs, I swear to god Ive seen a similar scene in the Mickey Mouse - The Mad Doctor short!!

[@Nytemare2all]

Yeah! I caught that as well

[@emo_ghost_boi3665]

SO glad I’m not the only one who saw some of these! Love this show.

[@damascusasticus4691]

0:40 "That's all folks!" *dies*

[@cailieisidro5758]

I remember when I was watching the episode, Ghosts Ain’t Real, I randomly joked of a Spooky Scary Skeletons reference and when I saw Cuphead and Mugman watching the skeletons in fear, I couldn’t believe my eyes. But it was also pretty expected and cool to see

[@EE-do1xn]

when I saw the ghost episode I said to myself "Hey, this song has the same energy as-" Suddenly, the actual reference to the pink elephant parade blew my mind, and I loved the reference to my favorite movie

[@bolbi1016]

These references are just amazing! The team who worked on this Show did an outstanding job! They have so much love and care for old and traditional classics!

[@myaltaccount4438]

I'm glad that I wasn't the only one that thought of Snow White's OoO when I saw 1:19

[@powertheimmortal]

That Minnie the moocher clip gives me the heebie-jeebies. Who ever thought of rotoscoping a walrus onto that dance deserved a raise.

[@uncreative9898]

1:57 I've seen the Lonesome Ghosts and it's good, and the reference is clear

[@remedyhunter3561]

really happy to see the reference to the cab calloway rotoscoped betty nooo cartoons. alwaye loved em

[@remegiacapangpangan5815]

1:25 i wheezed at these parts😭

[@The_miIk]

this just makes me love the show even more. it shows that they did there research and really care.

[@AgentKumiko]

Spooky scary 2:45

[@kipechawolfeortiz8791]

Dude as a snow White fan, I INSTANTLY recognized the style of the trees and their eyes, as well as his expression. Expertly animated.

[@thenerdycat018]

Me too, that's my favorite Disney movie, but how the heck that reference made it into another series, I'm so surprised that the reference was there

[@Lady_ETHNE]

Now just a reminder I really need to watch this show

[@a_little_demon]

I love how much references from cartoons and Disney movies there is in this show !

[@darelltorgamenendez4919]

1:19 When the Ayuwoki appears to you

[@gummi9948]

I like how the show still kinda pays homage to these earlier cartoons from the 30s - 50s. And I love how King Dice is literally just the late and great Cab Calloway

[@barrettfenwick8028]

Mr. King Dice is literally a charterer of the late great Cab Calloway! It's only fitting they reference one of his scenes! :D

[@daltonjohnson38]

Love these references to the old cartoons! Especially because I love this era of animation and period of American history

[@patricioestebanobergparra1873]

1:53 i loved this entire scene since i loved dumbo and The lonesome ghost short back in the day 2:14 I PLAYED THIS SHIT ALWAYS IN EPIC MICKEY 2 LMAO 3:38 honestly i think i didn't expect this scene to be just a refrence to fantasia

[@Mariocat99]

Lots of Betty Boop and disney references. Thats pretty awesome

[@skoolcanwait0_0]

If I'm not mistaken I'm sure that the instruments from the beginning of the video were from Silly Symphony - Music Land. It's one of the first things I caught when I saw this show.

[@SRKStar]

Gosh damn this show is amazing it feels like animation at its roots I love the new stuff too. It’s just great to have variety in your life. And it just proves your show doesn’t have to be linear or whatever you call it for it to be good. That’s part of what made the 2000’s cartoons so fricken good. I love a linear structured show too, heck Gravity Falls is my favorite show of all time. But I love animation in general. And Brad Bird once said that Animation isn’t a genre. It’s an art form, to perform genres in.(Something like that on the Incredibles commentary)

[@LowellLucasJr.]

1:12. I do wish you could've included the ' Floating Log Croc' as seen in Snow White near the river when Mug Man Stared at that Tree Root that looked remarkably similar.

[@dragongearxd8302]

At the beginning of the video, the saxophones and violins are a reference to an old cartoon, in which a young saxophone boy falls in love with a violin girl, but their respective countries do not get along. It's a bit like Romeo and Juliet in fact. Besides, we can see a saxophone character with a hat like in the old cartoon in several episodes. In the episode of the king dice show, there is a rabbit with blue shorts which could be a reference to Oswald. I really think there are many other very subtle references in this great cartoon that is the cuphead show! Can't wait to see season 2!

[@JaeFeature]

I knew they wanted to make the show old-time style while making it look like today's animation so seeing these references aren't that surprising to me but good video since I didn't know these references

[@CrazyChris622]

Cuphead really IS bringing a new era of 1920 and 30s cartoons to the new age

[@godzillavkk]

Let's just hope that's the ONLY part of the 1920's and 30's it brings back. From 1920 until 1933 alcohol was prohibited in the USA, so having an alcoholic drink was impossible without getting arrested or dying because of bad homemade brew. Crime was able to organize itself in a way that will probably never get untangled again. Many people got murdered in gangster violence. Jazz music was initially seen as "barbaric" just because it was made by blacks, and it had to be adapted to symphonic music to make it well-known. Hollywood in its early years was subject to more scandals than ever since, leading to a industry-wide censorship that lasted until the 1960s. The Great Depression between 1929 and 1940 caused major unemployment and poverty in many civilized countries, also forcing quite some people to start a life in crime. The "Dust Bowl" generated a desertification of the Midwest. Germany was particularly struck hard, because the country was still paying huge war debts to other countries, causing mass poverty and the ideal atmosphere for Nazism to gain voters. Many countries during this time period suffered under either Nazism, Fascism or Communism. From 1933 on Jewish, homosexual, Romani and left wing people were already persecuted in Nazi Germany, at the same time disagreeing in anything with Stalin meant a one-way ticket to Siberia. War was already brewing in Europe and the Far East, when Japan invaded China and South East Asia. Many countries were still colonies, which wasn't a great deal for the natives there. Afro-Americans were still second class citizens and the Ku Klux Klan was still quite powerful in many political circles.

[@latro6205]

0:17 this looks like a mario 64 level

[@greenphone401]

True But in the reference THE boy: UGH. DAYYUM (It sounds like DAYYUm)

[@queenratiganthefirst5442]

2:59 - 3:12 Can we just appreciate how FORKING AMAZING Wayne Brady's singing is?

[@RoseSupreme]

I immediately got the Pink Elephants reference/inspiration when I saw that scene.😄👌🏿

[@WhippoorWispWillow]

ok I immediately got Ichabod, Pink Elaphants, and the Skeleton Dance!! I loved this this was so cool! *aaaand now I am gonna go look the main theme for the Sorcerer's Apprentice.*

[@quagsirefan8946]

Elder Kettle also uses a manure labelled “Acme Grow”

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I'm sure everybody realised which was the spooky scary skeleton reference seeing how iconic the song is